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Illinois Football Career Pass Attempts Leaders
Kurt Kittner holds Illinois's career pass attempts record with 1,264 attempts (1998–2001). Jack Trudeau (1,245) and Nathan Scheelhaase (1,231) round out the top three. 4 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Luke Altmyer (2023–2025), No. 6 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Kittner | 1998–2001 | 1,264 |
| 2 | Jack Trudeau | 1981–1985 | 1,245 |
| 3 | Nathan Scheelhaase | 2010–2013 | 1,231 |
| 4 | Juice Williams | 2006–2009 | 1,136 |
| 5 | Jason Verduzco | 1989–1992 | 1,083 |
| 6 | Luke Altmyer | 2023–2025 | 982 |
| 7 | Wes Lunt | 2014–2016 | 954 |
| 8 | Tony Eason | 1981–1982 | 911 |
| 9 | Johnny Johnson | 1992–1995 | 819 |
| 10 | Jeff George | 1988–1989 | 789 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.